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David Macleod Crozier

In memory of:

Pilot Officer David Macleod Crozier

January 13, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

J/16383

Age:

28

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

106 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Flying Medal

Additional Information


Son of Lief Gordon and Helen Crozier, of Walkerton, Ontario; husband of Grace Crozier.

Commemorated on Page 150 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

XV. A. 7.

Location:

Groesbeek is located 10 km south east of the town of Nijmegen and close to the German frontier. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is 3 km north of the village and 1500 metres east of the main road to Nijmegen. On leaving the A73 motorway at the junction Overasselt Mook Groesbeek follow directions to Mook. Follow direction signs towards Mook War cemetery. After passing Mook War cemetery continue to the village of Groesbeek to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights onto Dorpstraat passing through Groesbeek. The road name then changes to Molenweg. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission direction sign indicates the right hand turning from Molenweg onto the Zeven Heuvelenweg. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is located on the right hand side, about 1 km after entering this road. On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words:
Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Pilot Officer David Macleod Crozier is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer David Macleod Crozier is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of DAVID MACLEOD CROZIER– 22 January 1943 - Flight Sergeant D.M. Crozier, D.F.M
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of David MacLeod Crozier
  • Photo of David Crozier– Crozier, David Macleod - Pilot Officer, D.F.M. Born 15th June, 1915, at Ponoka, Alta.   He had three brothers and one sister also on active service. He was educated at Public and High Schools, Walkerton, Ont. Entered the service of the Bank 6th July, 1933. Served at branches in Ontario.  Enlisted 19th December, 1940, from Biobrook in R.C.A.F. Took part in air operations against Le Creusot, Genoa and Milan.  He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in recognition of Gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy.  A joint citation, including two other members of the crew, reads: "Pilot Officers Healey and Pennington and Flight Sergeant Crozier were pilot, navigator and air bomber, respectively, of an aircraft engaged in recent sorties against Le Creusot, Genoa and Milan. On all occasions they achieved much success and each in his respective role displayed a high standard of skill and determination. Throughout the many sorties in which they have taken part, these members of aircraft crew have invariably displayed gallantry and devotion to duty worthy of high praise,"
(London Gazette, 20th November, 1942)
Reported (13th January, 1943) missing, believed killed after air operations. Officially presumed dead (23rd July, 1943). It was reported that three enemy aircraft attacked the lone R.A.F. plane in which Pilot Officer Crozier was Observer. From a memorial booklet prepared by the Canadian Bank of Commerce.

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